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Provided by Esther Watt
Esther specialises in commercial and public law litigation. She acts for private and public sector clients in a wide range of commercial disputes, with a focus on contractual, public law, regulatory, and human rights matters. Esther has appeared at all levels of the New Zealand courts, as well as in complex commercial cases in the courts of the British Virgin Islands and the Dubai International Financial Centre. She acts as both lead and junior counsel, and has appeared as counsel to assist in the High Court and in coronial inquests.
Esther started her career as a Judge’s Clerk in the Court of Appeal, before joining the Crown Law Office, where she worked in the criminal and human rights teams. After completing her LLM at the University of Cambridge, Esther spent four years in the London office of a leading US commercial litigation firm. Upon returning to New Zealand, Esther spent three years in the litigation team of a national firm before joining the independent bar in 2017.
Provided by Chambers
Esther Watt is recognised as a capable junior with experience in complex commercial disputes for both private and public-sector clients. She has appeared in significant cases across all levels of the New Zealand courts.
Provided by Chambers
Esther's cross-examination, advocacy and work rate were excellent. She was a pleasure to work with, and we would definitely instruct her again.
Esther Watt was able to give the clients confidence that they were in safe hands.
Esther's cross-examination, advocacy and work rate were excellent. She was a pleasure to work with, and we would definitely instruct her again.
Esther Watt was able to give the clients confidence that they were in safe hands.